Noah Lyles, Novak Djokovic, Scottie Scheffler win gold; Michigan football in trouble again

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🥇 Good morning everyone, but especially…

Noah Lyles…

He talked the talk, but he also worked – yes, he worked fast. Noah Lyles is the fastest man on earth, and he won the title in thrilling fashion edging Jamaica‘S Kishan Thompson By five one thousandth part of a second — 9.784 to 9.789. American Fred Kerley Won bronze medal with 9.81.

Lyles is the first American to win the event. Justin Gatlin in 2004, and it was the closest finish we’ve seen in the 100m since 1980. While the 200m is Lyles’ specialty (his 2020 bronze serve as inspiration), he has never been shy about his immense talent, and he showed it all in his extraordinary effort to win gold. He will go on to play the second half of the 100-200 double on Thursday.

… Scottie Scheffler …

There was a time not too long ago when Olympic golf was looked down upon, considered a sideshow. If you need proof that this is no longer the case, just look at Scottie Scheffler Pumping his fists and roaring when he made the go-ahead birdie on the 17th hole, Scheffler shot a brilliant 62 on Sunday to win the gold and top a fully loaded leaderboard.

Scheffler tied the course record thanks to a back-nine 29 and became the first world No. 1 to win Olympic gold. He birdied each of his first three holes and four of his last five. His ball striking was superb — three of his last four birdies were on putts inside eight feet — and his putting was arguably even better. Tommy Fleetwood And hideki matasuyama won silver and bronze medals respectively Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele And rory mcilroy One of those people who are just from the outside looking in.

…and Novak Djokovic

There’s something about the Olympics that makes winning – no matter what heights you may have reached elsewhere – extra special. novak djokovicDropping to his knees and crying openly in the middle of the court, then into the crowd, and then wrapped in a Serbian flag told you all you needed to know.

Sixteen years after making his Olympic debut, Djokovic has issued a stunning challenge to the sport’s brightest young star, father time and, perhaps, the sense that he would never win another major. 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-3) Victory Above carlos alcaraz,

• At 37, Djokovic is the oldest ever Olympic singles tennis champion. Alcaraz, 21, was not even born when Djokovic played his first professional match.
• Djokovic joins Steffi Graf, Andre Agassi, Rafael Nadal And serena williams The only player to win the “Golden Slam” – all four major tournaments and an Olympic gold.
• As 24-time major champion Djokovic put it, “This is probably the biggest success I’ve ever had.”

Years after his so-called “peak”, Djokovic reached those heights once again, gliding and sliding on the iconic Roland Garros clay, playing incredible defense and hitting shots at seemingly impossible angles. It was a stunning performance, a reminder of a time when age and injury should not have returned. Yet here he is, good as gold for the first time.

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😁 Honorable Mention

• it was a good weekend Tyreek Hill: The Dolphins the star was NFL’s Best Players Selected by his companions And got a restructured deal that pays him $90 million over the next three seasonsThat’s a guaranteed $65 million.
• Titans Put signature on Quandre Diggs,
• Cardinals extended Zaven Collins,
• Quarterback Faizon BrandonNo. 1 overall prospect in the 2026 recruiting class, committed to Tennessee,
• Oregon couple Trey McNuttTop safety in the 2025 class.
• there is new name is emerging in USMNT Coaching Search.
• In boxing action, Terence “Bud” Crawford Beat israel madrimov For the WBA junior middleweight crown, Jose Valenzuela Worried Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz to win the WBA Junior Welterweight Championship, and Martin Bakole TKOed Jared Anderson,
• Christian Moore The latest is Angels Possibility Accelerating to the minor leagues,

🏈 And not so good morning…

Sherron Moore and the Michigan Wolverines

Michigan Head Coach Sharon Moore Could face suspension and show-cause penalty from the NCAA The case stems from the program’s alleged sign-stealing controversy, according to a draft of the NCAA’s notice of allegations. Moore is accused of deleting 52 text messages with a former employee Connor StallionsWho is at the center of this scam.

• Moore has been deemed a “repeat violator” because a separate investigation found that Michigan Recruitment violations committed during the COVID-19 pandemic,
• Because this is still a draft, the penalties are not final and could change significantly.
• Moore’s charges are Level 2 violations. Jim Harbaugh, Stallions, and former employees Chris Partridge And dennard robinson He is charged with a Level 1 violation, and the school faces a Level 1 violation charge for a “pattern of noncompliance.”

Last year’s national champion Wolverines had to play without Harbaugh for six games because of two three-game suspensions, one self-imposed and the other imposed by the Big Ten. This year’s new Michigan team will begin its season against Fresno State Before hosting Texas,

😔 not so honorable mention

⚾ MLB Roundup: Blake Snell’s no-no, White Sox’ (bad) history, new power rankings

There’s a first time for everything, and when you finally get the chance, Blake Snell Didn’t let it go to waste. Giants The lefty throws the first no-hitter of his career, winning 3–0 Reds,

• Snell had been eliminated from no-hit bids three times before in his career (once after five innings and twice after seven innings), and had never bowled eight innings.
• However, this time his performance was excellent and he struck out the last 11 batters. He threw 114 pitches and struck out 11.
• by Matt Snyder More numbers On Snell going the distance, and RJ Anderson breaking down Snell’s Complete Heater: 0.55 ERA in his last five starts.

Moving from historically good to historically bad, white sox to pass lost 20 games in a rowThey are the first team to do so since 1988. OriolesI guess I’m not giving too much away when I tell you the White Sox are in last place. Matt Snyder’s Latest Power Rankings. The best part is that here are five of the best:

1. Patron (prev: 3)
2. Yankees (5)
3. Orioles (4)
4. Phillies (1)
5. Dodgers (2)

Here’s more from the weekend:

🏈 Inducted into the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class; looking forward to 2025

Dwight Freeney, Randy Gradishar, Devin Hester, Andre Johnson, Steve McMichael, Julius Peppers And Patrick Willis inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. The ceremony was as usual in Canton, but perhaps The most touching moment came from McMichael’s hospital roomWhere Bear The veteran, who is battling ALS, received his gold jacket and viewed his statue in the presence of his family and former teammates.

While it was wonderful to see Gradishar and McMichael inducted after a long wait, McMichael’s bitter-sweet moment was a prime example of one of the worst. The biggest issues with the Hall of Fame: A huge backlog that results in very long waits. Written by Brian DeArdo How to fix a faulty process,

Brian also viewed Class of 2025 CandidatesNotable first-time participants include…

• eli manning
• Luke Kuechly
• marshal yanda
• Marshawn Lynch
• Terrell Suggs
• Adam Vinatieri

📺 What we’re looking forward to on Monday

We’re watching the Olympics. This way.
Phillies vs. Dodgers10:10 p.m. on MLB Network